double take
Example Sentences
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When Christian Espinosa walked into a dinner during a cybersecurity conference in Scottsdale, Ariz., he did a double take.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 31, 2026
But in March, Kevin Vargas did a double take when he saw Nvidia’s announcement of the latest version of the technology.
From MarketWatch ● May 23, 2026
Hu observed the insects pausing briefly, almost as if doing a "double take," before gathering nearby.
From Science Daily ● Mar. 22, 2026
It was a sight that prompted even seasoned wildlife watchers to do a double take: A coyote swimming in San Francisco Bay a quarter of a mile off Angel Island.
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 11, 2025
If it was a double take, it was undramatic.
From "Atonement" by Ian McEwan
